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MET Technician Job in Cheltenham

Gloucestershire
Cheltenham
Mechanical and Electrical Trim, Accident Repair Centre
£40000 per annum
136249
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Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician required in Cheltenham.
  • Starting basic salary up to £40,000 per annum plus a time-saved bonus scheme.
  • 40-hour week Monday to Friday.
  • Chance to join the UK's leading automotive accident repair networks with 100 independently-owned, fully-branded franchised body shops in the UK.
Our client, a large independent accident repair centre based in the Cheltenham region, is currently looking to recruit a Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician to join their business. 

Reporting to the Bodyshop Manager and working as part of a large team, your responsibilities will include: 
  • Removal of damaged parts to allow repairs to take place.
  • Ensuring displaced parts are stored correctly and safely for refitting.
  • Checking for additional damage and any additional parts that may be required, bringing these items to the attention of the Vehicle Damage Assessor and ordering the additional parts.
  • Checking all the parts are here, and are correct to enable smooth travel through the vehicle repair journey.
  • Once the vehicle has been repaired and painted, you then refit the vehicle, taking care and attention not to damage freshly painted panels and ensuring panel gaps are true and within manufacturers' tolerances.
  • As part of the role you may also be required to replace mechanical components of the steering, drivetrain and engine.
  • Reset Vehicle Control Units using diagnostic equipment.
  • Ensures that all health and safety legislation and internal procedures are followed.
  • Attends regular safety training to review work safety rules.
  • Ensures the maintenance of tools, equipment, and other materials.
  • Performs other reasonable activities from time to time.
To be eligible you will ideally have a recognised qualification in automotive MET/vehicle body repair or be working towards an IMI qualification however our client is very open to considering candidates with no formal qualifications but a strong track record in vehicle body repair/strip and fit or a Vehicle Technician interested in moving into a new challenging role on the body repair side of the motor industry. Overall you will be able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, carry out duties as detailed on job cards to manufacturer and company standards, use initiative and have the ability to prioritise workload to meet delivery times and customers’ expectations, be able to work independently but liaise effectively with colleagues and support others by multi-tasking during busy periods. A UK driving licence with minimal points is essential at this stage. 

What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Vehicle MET/Strip Fit Technician, our client is offering:
  • Starting basic salary up to £40,000 per annum pending experience/qualifications.
  • Access to a highly rewarding time-saved bonus scheme.
  • 23 days annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays. 
  • Pension scheme. 
  • Discounted gym membership. 
  • Access to in-house training/development.
  • Chance to join the UK's leading automotive accident repair networks with 100 independently-owned, fully-branded franchised body shops in the UK.
  • 40-hour week Monday to Friday (ideally 8:30am-5:30pm however some flexibility on start/finish times).
If you are interested in hearing more about this MET Technician job in the Cheltenham area, please contact Josh Buck at Perfect Placement Today.

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